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Corky Corcoran and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I miss it, each night and day
The longer I stay away
Miss the moist covered vines
The tall sugar pines
Where mocking birds use to sing
And I like to see the lazy Mississippi
Are hurrying to spring
Of creol tunes that fill the air
I dream of Orleanders in June
And soon I'm wishing that I was there
Do you know what is means to miss New Orleans
And there is something more
I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
The lyrics of Corky Corcoran and His Orchestra Featuring Emmett Berry's song "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans" express the longing and nostalgia for the city of New Orleans. The singer laments about missing the beautiful sceneries of the city such as moist-covered vines, tall sugar pines, and the lazy Mississippi. He also misses the memories of the city's culture and traditions, including creole tunes and Orleanders in June.
Furthermore, the song suggests that the singer misses someone special who he cares for more than the city of New Orleans. The lyrics exhibit the concept of reminiscing about a place with which one has a great emotional connection and the longing to be back there. The song also points out the importance of personal connections and relationships in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what is means to miss New Orleans
Have you ever experienced the feeling of longing for New Orleans?
I miss it, each night and day
I miss New Orleans every single day, and even at night when I'm dreaming.
The longer I stay away
The more time I spend away from New Orleans,
Miss the moist covered vines
I miss the feeling of the dewy and damp vines.
The tall sugar pines
I miss the towering and sweet-smelling sugar pine trees.
Where mocking birds use to sing
I miss hearing the mocking birds singing in the trees.
And I like to see the lazy Mississippi
I enjoy watching the slow-moving Mississippi River.
Are hurrying to spring
Even though the river is moving slowly, it's still rushing toward springtime.
The mardy grass memories
I have fond memories of the marshy grasses in New Orleans.
Of creol tunes that fill the air
I think back on the lively creole music that used to be played all around me.
I dream of Orleanders in June
I have dreams about the beautiful Orleander flowers in bloom during the month of June.
And soon I'm wishing that I was there
These memories and dreams make me wish I could be back in New Orleans again soon.
And there is something more
On top of all of that,
I miss the one I care for
I miss the person who I love and hold dear to my heart.
More than I miss New Orleans
More so than how much I miss the city of New Orleans.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie De Lange, Louis Alter
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Trombonology Erstwhile
One of my all-time favorite sessions -- by a truly all-star group. Allan Reuss and Dodo Marmarosa, in particular, are two of my favorite musicians; fans of either or both should not miss these four sides!
MARKMANIATT
Can I add to the above an example of
‘perfect’ Swing drumming.This is as good as anything ever recorded.Fatool and Reuss were truly in the genius class.
MARKMANIATT
Nick Fatool’s little bit of drum business @ 1:02 is off the scale brilliant!!!
Jonathan Stout
His fill when brand breaks into 4 on "What Is This Thing Called Love" from the same session is right up there.
MARKMANIATT
Jonathan Stout
Love your guitar work Jonathan.
Most swing rhythm guitarists are understandably mesmerised by Freddie Green but Allan was more than his equal
and deserving of much retrospective study.
Your work to preserve this giants legacy is much appreciated.
I’m a drummer with 45 years behind me but love classic swing rhythm guitar.Casting aside the guitar chair in later years was an understandable economy but a great loss in many bands.
Keep flying the flag dear boy 👍
By the way.Dont forget Carmen Mastren in the mix!